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Test & Collection Guide

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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Soluble Liver Antigen Antibody

Recent changes for Soluble Liver Antigen Antibody
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
17th November 2025	Request Group	IMISC	ASLA

Soluble Liver Antigen Antibody

Ordering information:

In 10-30% of patients with AIH type I, never in Type II

Alternate names:

Anti SLA Ab, Anti Soluble Liver Antigen, LP antibody, SLA/LP, SLAA

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

ASLA

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Mon-Fri

Result Turnaround Time:

3-5 days

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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